A scene from Field of Dreams 1989
Terence Mann

What was the awful thing you said?

Ray Kinsella

I said I could never respect a man whose hero was a criminal.

Terence Mann

Who was his hero?

Ray Kinsella

Shoeless Joe Jackson.

Terence Mann

You knew he wasn't a criminal. [Ray nods.] Then why did you say it?

Ray Kinsella

I was seventeen. [Terence nods.]

Terence Mann

So this is your penance.

Ray Kinsella

I know. I can't bring my father back...

Terence Mann

...so the least you can do is bring back his hero.

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